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Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression

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Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression Definition

By increased degradation, or decreased production or receptor binding, Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression involves interference with, or restraint of, the activities of a family of cell surface or secreted cytotoxic glycoprotein cytokines (tumor necrosis factors) produced by activated leukocytes and involved in allergies, inflammation, lymphoid neogenesis, and lymphocyte homeostasis through stimulation of apoptosis.

Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression Synonyms

Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression

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